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| To: | All American Citizens |
| From: | American Citizens Services Unit, Consular Section |
| Date: | May 13, 2008 |
| Subject: | Warden Message – Country-Wide Protests |
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U.S. Embassy in Tegucigalpa alerts American citizens residing in and traveling
to Honduras that various groups are planning a series of national protests
on Wednesday, May 14. Thousands of demonstrators plan to protest in larger
metropolitan areas such as Tegucigalpa and San Pedro Sula. Protesters would
likely block roads within and between cities and attempt to interrupt normal
business. Additionally, a separate peaceful demonstration of several thousand
people is also planned for San Pedro Sula, which will disrupt traffic and
potentially result in confrontations with the police.
If the protests occur, the Embassy strongly recommends U.S. citizens not try to pass roadblocks, as there have been incidents of violence in the past. U.S. citizens should avoid travel in affected areas. Honduras has experienced an increase in the frequency of these types of protests in recent weeks, and the Embassy will continue to keep citizens informed of planned large-scale demonstrations. However, protests can occur without warning; U.S. citizens should monitor the situation via media sources, including TV and radio, and avoid large gatherings. For the latest security information, Americans traveling abroad should regularly monitor the Department’s Internet web site at http://travel.state.gov where the current Worldwide Caution, Travel Warnings, and Travel Alerts can be found. Up-to-date information on safety and security can also be obtained by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll free in the U.S., or for callers outside the U.S. and Canada, a regular toll-line at 1-202-501-4444. These numbers are available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays). Americans living or traveling in Honduras are encouraged to register with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate through the State Department’s travel registration web site, https://travelregistration.state.gov, and to obtain updated information on travel and security within Honduras. Americans without Internet access may register directly with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate. By registering, American citizens make it easier for the Embassy or Consulate to contact them in case of emergency. The U.S. Embassy is located on Avenida La Paz in Tegucigalpa; telephone (504) 238 5114, after hours telephone (504) 236 8497; Consular Section fax (504) 238 4357; E-mail: usahonduras@state.gov Web page: http://honduras.usembassy.gov |
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